Epipremnum plant named ‘Jade Satin’

ABSTRACT

A new  Epipremnum  (Pothos) plant particularly distinguished by thick robust stems, green leaves that are lightly mottled with a lighter green and cordate-shaped leaves with narrow to broadly acute apices, is disclosed.

Genus and species: Epipremnum aureum.

Variety denomination: ‘Jade Satin’.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofEpipremnum (also known as Pothos), botanically known as Epipremnumaureum and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘Jade Satin’. Thenew variety originated as a naturally-occurring branch mutation ofEpipremnum ‘Silver Satin’ (unpatented) in Zolfo Springs, Fla. in June2007.

The new variety originated in Zolfo Springs, Fla. in June 2007 and hasbeen asexually reproduced repeatedly by vegetative cuttings in ZolfoSprings, Fla. for over three generations. The present invention has beenfound to retain its distinctive characteristics through successiveasexual propagations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following are the most outstanding and distinguishingcharacteristics of the new variety when grown under normal horticulturalpractices in Zolfo Springs, Fla.

-   -   1. Thick robust stems;    -   2. Green leaves that are lightly mottled with a lighter green;        and    -   3. Cordate shaped leaves with narrow to broadly acute apices.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

This new Epripemnum plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographswhich show the overall plant habit and leaf color. The colors shown areas true as can be reasonably obtained by conventional photographicprocedures. The photographs are of an 11-month-old plant taken in May2008.

FIG. 1 shows the overall plant habit.

FIG. 2 shows a close up of the mature foliage.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following detailed description sets forth the distinctivecharacteristics of ‘Jade Satin’. The data which define thesecharacteristics were collected from asexual reproductions carried out inZolfo Springs, Fla. The plant history was taken on an 11-month-old plantin May 2008 in Fort Collins, Colo. Color readings were taken undernatural light. Color references are primarily to The R.H.S. Colour Chartof The Royal Horticultural Society of London (R.H.S.) (2007).

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

-   Classification:    -   -   Family.—Araceae.        -   Botanical name.— Epipremnum aureum.        -   Common name.—Pothos, centipede tongavine.        -   Denomination.—‘Jade Satin’.-   Plant:    -   -   Form.—Vine.        -   Growth and branching habit.—Prostrate or trailing stems            rooting at the nodes, forming a compact mound when the stems            are kept pruned back.        -   Height (from top of soil).—15 cm to 20 cm; up to 20 m long            if left un-pruned.        -   Width (horizontal plant diameter).—About 30 cm to 40 cm.        -   Time to produce a finished plant.—About 6 months to produce            a finished 6-inch pot plant and about 8 months to produce a            finished 8-inch pot plant.        -   Root description.—Easily roots at the nodes; roots are            thick, glabrous.        -   Propagation.—By cuttings.-   Stems:    -   -   Number of branches per plant.—1 to 2.        -   Length (measured from surface of soil to tip).—About 15 cm            to 35 cm long; up to 20 m long if left un-pruned.        -   Width.—0.4 cm to 0.6 cm.        -   Internode length.—2.0 cm to 8.0 cm.        -   Color.—RHS 144D for new growth, RHS 135A for old growth with            RHS 191C spots or protuberances on the older growth.        -   Anthocyanin.—Absent.        -   Texture.—Smooth, glabrous.        -   Aspect.—Trailing or prostrate.        -   Shape.—Terete.        -   Strength.—Robust, thick.-   Leaves:    -   -   Arrangement.—Alternate.        -   Immature leaf.—Color: Upper surface: RHS 137B Lower surface:            RHS 194B.        -   Mature leaf.—Color: Upper surface: RHS 139A and lightly            mottled with RHS 137A Lower surface: RHS 191B.        -   Length.—8.0 cm to 15.0 cm.        -   Width.—4.0 cm to 10.0 cm.        -   Shape.—Cordate.        -   Apex.—Narrow to broadly acute.        -   Base.—Cordate.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture.—Adaxial and abaxial leaf surfaces are both thick            while adaxial surface is also somewhat glossy.        -   Pubescence (both surfaces).—Glabrous.        -   Venation pattern (both surfaces).—Pinnate, with the veins            following the outline of the leaf and the ends curved along            the edge of the leaf margin.        -   Venation color.—Immature leaf: Upper surface: RHS 137B Lower            surface: RHS 194B Mature leaf: Upper surface: RHS 139A Lower            surface: RHS 191B.-   Petioles:    -   -   Aspect.—Erect from trailing stem.        -   Length.—5.0 cm to 8.5 cm.        -   Width.—0.4 cm to 0.7 cm.        -   Color.—RHS 144D for new growth and 137B for older growth.        -   Texture.—Smooth, glossy, thick and glabrous.-   Inflorescence: Not observed-   Reproductive organs: Not observed-   Fruit and seed set: None observed.-   Disease and insect resistance: No particular susceptibility or    resistance to pests or diseases noted.

COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL VARIETIES

‘Jade Satin’ differs from the parent ‘Silver Satin’ (unpatented) in that‘Jade Satin’ has green leaves that are lightly mottled with a lightergreen, while ‘Silver Satin’ has green leaves that are prominentlymottled with greyed-green.

‘Jade Satin’ differs from the commercial variety ‘Marble Queen’(unpatented) in that ‘Jade Satin’ has green leaves that are lightlymottled with a lighter green, while ‘Marble Queen’ has green leaves thatare prominently mottled with white.

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Epipremnum plant, as shown anddescribed herein.